United’s number two SAF said, "It was a harsh decision. It didn't help the game or our young players. They needed a test and when we scored immediately after the lad got sent off it became very difficult for Barnet. We didn't play the way we normally would. There was too much running with the ball and a few of them became individuals."
Barnet boss Paul Fairclough, "It was a really cruel decision. It ruined two players' nights. We all talk about the problems football has but there has got to be some soul and heart in the game.
"It wasn't malicious and Ross wasn't seeking to gain an advantage, it was just an error of judgement - surely a yellow card would have been enough.
"The lad was distraught, really distraught and we have also had to take off young Louie, who had not touched the ball and, like us all, had been looking forward to this night ever since the draw was made.
"Surely we need some commonsense. Everyone was stunned by it. It shattered a young boy's dream."
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, "The injury was a bad set-back, but I didn't let it get on top of me. I knew I could come back from it and I've proven that. I'm just happy to have made my full debut."I now have to keep playing well for the Reserves and take whatever first-team opportunities come my way. The Reserves is the team I play for week in, week out. I have to keep playing well for them because that is the way I'll get more first-team opportunities. I'm just going to keep plugging away."